Protec System

The BBA and FM approved Protec system, which is also CE Marked and has an ETA, is our most popular and versatile roofing system. With a proven life expectancy of over 25 years and ideal for all flat roof types, size and designs, Protec is able to offer unrivaled performance and speed of application. Protec’s liquid roof membrane has a unique flexible hybrid polymer formulation and can be applied to virtually all common roof surfaces. Where new insulation is required, Protec can be applied directly to approved insulation boards as part of a simple but effective warm roof design.

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Is this a refurbishment or new build project?*

Refurbishment

New Build

Your project involves a:*

Flat roof

Balcony / walkway

Gutter

Industrial sheeted roof

Your project involves a:*

Flat roof

Balcony / walkway

Gutter

The total area of my project is:*

Equal to or greater than 100sqm

Less than 100sqm

Is new insulation required?*

No

Yes - as part of a warm roof design (rigid insulation above a vapour barrier / support structure)

Yes - as part of an inverted roof (inverted roof insualtion laid over the waterproofing membrane)

Yes - as part of a ventilated cold roof design (insulation between joists with a min. 50mm ventilated void)

The industrial sheeted roof consists of:*

Plastisol-coated profiled metal sheets

Corrugated asbestos sheets

Is cut-to-falls (tapered) insulation required?*

No - the existing falls are adequate or new falls are to be provided by other means

Yes - a bespoke cut-to-falls scheme will be required

Are you looking to coat the existing roof, or install a new OSB3/plywood deck?*

Coat the existing roof

Install a new plywood / OSB3 deck

I require a waterproofing system that is:*

Cost-effective with a 10 year guarantee

Long-lasting with a 20 year guarantee

The existing roof substrate to be coated is:*

Felt

Asphalt

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply or rubber

GRP

Concrete / screed

Lead

The existing roof substrate to be coated is:*

Felt

Asphalt

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply or rubber

GRP

Concrete / screed

Lead

The existing balcony/walkway substrate to be coated is:*

Felt

Asphalt

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply or rubber

GRP

Concrete / screed

The existing balcony/walkway substrate to be coated is:*

Felt

Asphalt

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply or rubber

GRP

Concrete / screed

The new waterproofing system will be applied to:*

OSB3

Plywood (Polyroof approved)

Concrete / screed

The new waterproofing system will be applied to:*

OSB3

Plywood (Polyroof approved)

Concrete / screed

The new waterproofing system will be applied to:*

OSB3

Plywood (Polyroof approved)

The new waterproofing system will be applied to:*

Concrete / screed

Felt

Asphalt

GRP

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply / rubber

The existing gutter substrate to be coated is:*

Metal

Other (e.g. felt, single-ply etc,)

Gutter substrate details:*

Felt

Asphalt

PVC single-ply

Other single-ply or rubber

GRP

Concrete / screed

Metal gutter substrate details:*

Galvanised steel

Lead

Aluminium

Cast iron

Will the area be subject to regular foot traffic / balcony usage?*

No

Yes - an anti-slip finish is required

Yes - loose-laid paving slabs or timber decking is to be provided

The recommended Polyroof solution for your project is the Protec System.

The recommended Polyroof solution for your project is the Protec System.

The recommended Polyroof solution for your project is the Protec System.

The recommended Polyroof solution for your project is the Protec System.

The recommended Polyroof solution for your project is the Protec System.

Refurbishments: Can be applied directly to a wide range of existing roof coverings including felt, asphalt, PVC single-ply, concrete and GRP.

New Build: Can be applied directly to approved insulation boards, plywood or OSB3 boards.

Roof Designs: Ideal for use as part of a warm, cold, green or inverted roof design.

Balconies & Walkways: Available with a range of anti-slip finishes for trafficked areas.

Protec Demo Roadshows

Polyroof are inviting roofing contractors and specifiers alike to a hands-on demonstration of the Protec system. Held at a location of your choice, the demos show Protec being applied to a variety of details such as pipes, outlets and upstands. We’ll be happy pass you the roller so you can get a feel of the system yourself. Best flat roofing system on the market? Book a demo today and make up your own mind. Book a Protec demonstration

Features

A unique flexible hybrid polymer waterproofing system with the optimum combination of flexibility and robustness.

RapidCure technology for extremely fast application with cure times as low as 30mins.

Ability to be applied direct to existing roof coverings allows for economical refurbishments with minimum disruption.

The Protec Warm Roof System is unrivalled in terms of efficiency and performance with no need for over-decking, carrier layers or mechanical fixings.

Fire performance: Classified as BROOF(t4), the top rating achievable for a flat roof system and designating Protec as unrestricted under the national Requirements (see Section 7 of BBA Certificate 09/4676).

BBA and FM approved, CE Marked and has achieved ETA Certification with a proven lifespan of at least 25 years.

Standard colours are Chromite Grey and Light Grey (see our Colours & Finishes page for more options and further details)

Protec Acoustic Warm Roof System

An effective way to reduce interior noise and fuel bills with one simple solution

Extra sound reduction achieved through the use of metal deck trough infills and an acoustic mat layer

Thermal insulation consists of the standard Protec Warm Roof System

Ideal for any situation where minimsing sound is of benefit and complies with BB93 standards for educational buildings

Protec Warm Roof Installation Video

The best solutions are often the most simple. With the Protec Warm Roof System there’s no mechanical fixings, no carrier membranes and no over-board decks required. By doing away with surplus components the height, weight, installation times and costs are all kept to an absolute minimum. The system is available in standard, balcony and cut-to-falls versions and is suitable for all thermal performance and design requirements.

We currently have two BIM models available – the Protec Warm Roof System and the Protec Balcony Warm Roof System. If you require a BIM Object for an alternative Polyroof system please contact our Technical Team on 0800 801 890 or email technical@polyroof.co.uk
The BIM files below have been created in platform-neutral IFC format and Autodesk Revit. All NBS National BIM Library objects use the standard property set definitions specified by NBS to create a standard for BIM objects across the construction industry.

Protec Balcony Warm Roof System

As described by Eastleigh Borough Council, the £25 million facility underpins the council’s commitment to promoting a healthy borough. It incorporates a high quality design in keeping with the parkland environment and has high environmental standards. Now nearing completion, this case study will look at the challenges and solutions of this vast project that involved insulating and waterproofing over 8,500m2 of flat roof areas… [Read More]

Trinity Buoy Wharf, London Docklands
Container City is an outstanding example of upcycling architecture in the London Docklands. The buildings are constructed from old shipping containers that have been refurbished and then fixed and welded togther, creating an innovative modular building solution that houses a offices. The roofs had been waterproofed with an EPDM membrane as part of an inverted roof design, however due to failings within the roof coverings leaks were now occuring…[Read More]

Large Shopping Centre, Newcastle
The Protec system has waterproofed vast areas of the roof of one of the largest shopping centres in the UK, which were in need of refurbishment as they had been persistently leaking for some time. A quick and effective waterproofing solution was needed that would allow the day-to-day running of the shopping centre to continue without any disruption for the customers, which could prove extremely costly… [Read more]

Gateway Project, Durham University
This project entailed a major expansion of Durham University and houses a variety of departments. The project was carried out to a BREEAM ‘Excellent’ Standard and as such only used components that had minimal environmental impact. Part of the works involved the construction of three curved roof areas that required a high-performance and durable waterproofing system which was to be covered by a timber shingle system. The shingles were supported by over 1,170 steel stanchions – all of which were seamlessly waterproofed with the Protec system… [Read More]

Grand Designs: Green Roof Project, Windermere
The Protec system was used to waterproof the domed green roof areas of this sustainable house development on Channel 4’s Grand Designs show. With an ambitious vision and a tight budget, Robert and Milla Gaukroger set about transforming an unattractive 1980’s house overlooking Lake Windermere into a state-of-the-art sustainable home. In order to blend into the hillside setting, the domed roofs of the house were to be covered with a wildflower meadow mix to provide a green roof construction… [Read More]

Monkwearmouth & Ryhope Hospital Developments
These new hospitals were constructed as part of the £60million Pride developments were built under the Trust’s NHS Procure21 Partnership, with several thousand square metres of roof areas requiring a long-lasting waterproofing system with high-performance insulation. Laing O’Rourke, the main contractors of this project, specified the Protec system for the flat roof areas. The ability of Protec to be installed quickly and efficiently minimised the time required for roof installations, meaning other trades could continue working as soon as possible… [Read More]

Protec System Video

This video shows an application to an existing failed single-ply roof, highlighting the speed of a Protec system application and its ability to create fully seamless details.

Protec Warm Roof Installation Video

The best solutions are often the most simple. With the Protec Warm Roof System there’s no mechanical fixings, no carrier membranes and no over-board decks required. By doing away with surplus components the height, weight, installation times and costs are all kept to an absolute minimum. The system is available in standard, balcony and cut-to-falls versions and is suitable for all thermal performance and design requirements.